The Latino List

About The Latino List

The Latino List, released in 2011, is a documentary that presents interviews with prominent Hispanic Americans, discussing their unique experiences and the struggles they encountered in their journey of identity and success in America. The documentary was designed to enlighten and engage viewers in conversations about Latino identity and life in America.

Making / Production

The Latino List was produced by HBO Documentary Films. The idea for the project came from the desire to highlight the vast array of talent and achievements within the Hispanic community. Interviews were conducted by Maria Hinojosa, who is an acclaimed journalist and author. The film was directed by award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders.

Actors

• Gloria Estefan - A singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, she shared her experience about her journey in the music world.
• John Leguizamo - An award-winning actor and comedian, he shared his challenges of growing up as a Latino in America.
• Sonia Sotomayor - The first Latina Supreme Court Justice, she discussed her journey to the highest court in the USA.
• Eva Longoria - An actress, producer, and activist, she shared how she uses her platform to promote Hispanic rights and representation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Latino List represents one of the few times HBO has dedicated an original production solely to the Latino community.
• The documentary not only interviewed celebrities but respected professionals in different fields like government, business, culture, and sports.

Awards

Highly acclaimed, The Latino List also received recognition for its content. It was nominated for NAACP's Image Award for Outstanding Documentary in 2012.

Quotes

• "I am 100% the American Dream." - Pitbull
• "I'm a testament that you can come to this country and obtain the American dream." - Sonia Sotomayor
• "We didn't cross the border, the border crossed us." - John Leguizamo

Music, Soundtrack

• The Latino List does not feature a traditional soundtrack, as much of it consists of personal monologues.
• However, the film's score was created by Neal Evans, reflecting the diverse tapestry of Latino culture.